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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, St Kitts - All You Need To Know BEFORE You Go

The Basics

One of the best features of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is the view. From the double-peak hill soaring 800-feet (244-meters) above the sea, you have sweeping views of the island, from the tropical shoreline on Sandy Point to offshore islands that are still ruled by the English, the French, and the Dutch. Skip the lines and explore the fortress in your own time by purchasing an advance ticket, which guarantees quick entrance. Roam the well-preserved complex of fortifications, ruins, barracks, cemetery, and retaining walls, admiring the construction — one of the earliest examples of “Polygonal System” fortress design. Wander the grounds and spot troupes of green vervet monkeys that live and roam about.

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How to Get There

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is located on the west coast of St. Kitts, about 11 miles (18 kilometers) from Basseterre’s city center. Drive or take a taxi, since there is no public transportation that reaches the fortress. Expect about 20 minutes on the road. The parking area requires driving a steep hill that doesn’t have guardrails—be sure to use caution if driving.

When to Get There

The fortress is open daily from morning until evening. Peak season runs from December to April, during which time the biggest event of the year, National Carnivalxa0 (also known as Sugar Mas), ignites the island in the run up to Christmas and New Year. For a more quiet time, visit between May and July when crowds dwindle and temperatures are hot and humid.

Fortress History

Due to its height, extraordinary design, and construction of volcanic rock, the British garrison was known as “the Gibraltar of the West Indies”. But its strength was tested in the late 18th century when the French invaded. First neighboring Nevis surrendered, and after one month of a bloody siege, Brimstone Hill Fortress’s surrender followed. A year later, the Treaty of Paris was signed, returning control of the fort and St. Kitts back to British rule.

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